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GOC REGISTRATION

Darlington Opticians Merthyr Tydfil & Tredegar

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About the General Optical Council (GOC)

The General Optical Council (GOC) is the UK regulator for optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical businesses, and optical students. The GOC sets professional standards, approves qualifications, maintains the public register, and ensures that optical care is safe, ethical, and delivered by qualified professionals.

All optical businesses and practitioners must be registered with the GOC to legally provide eye care services in the UK.

 

Our GOC Business Registration

Sight Care Optical Limited Trading as Darlington Opticians

  • GOC Business Registration Number: CO-3826

  • Registered Locations:

    • 66 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AE

    • 37 Commercial Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DJ

We comply fully with the GOC Standards for Optical Businesses, including requirements relating to:

  • Patient safety

  • Clinical governance

  • Complaints handling

  • Record keeping

  • Staff training and supervision

  • Information governance

  • Professional conduct

 

Our Registered Practitioners

All optometrists and dispensing opticians working at Darlington Opticians are registered with the GOC.

Lead Optometrist

Paul Darlington BSc MCOptom GOC No: 01-16660

Locum Optometrists

Sarfraz Mian BSc MCOptom GOC No:01-25751

Ron Sheers BSc MCOptom DCLP GOC No:01-11206

Joseph Coole BSc MCOptom GOC No:01-33143

Trainee Dispensing Optician

Kelly Starling GOC No:TBA

 

What GOC Registration Means for You

Choosing a GOC‑registered practice ensures:

  • Your care is delivered by qualified professionals

  • Clinical standards are monitored and regulated

  • Staff follow strict codes of conduct

  • Your records are handled securely

  • Complaints are managed fairly and transparently

  • Equipment and procedures meet safety requirements

  • You receive accurate, evidence‑based advice

 

Checking Our Registration

You can verify our registration at any time using the GOC public register:

https://www.optical.org/en/registration/search-the-register/ (optical.org in Bing)

Search by:

  • Business name: Sight Care Optical Limited

  • Trading name: Darlington Opticians

  • Practitioner name: Paul Darlington

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